HPV, Dermatology FAQ

After the treatment of viral warts, there may be a hard lump in the surrounding skin? Hello Doctor: A few months ago, I had a small pimple on the back of my hand that was persistent and somewhat inflamed. I eventually went to a dermatologist who diagnosed it as a viral infection,...

Recent mole removal surgery pathology report? Hello, doctor. I recently underwent mole removal surgery on the soles of my feet and under my armpit. The report for the first mole on the sole states: "Microscopically, the sections A and B reveal verruca vulgaris with hyperkera...

Probability of HPV infection If a fixed partner has been diagnosed with genital warts (with a small affected area) and had unprotected sexual intercourse before the diagnosis, followed by safe sex practices after treatment, and the condom was able to cover the affected area but s...

Cauliflower examination issues and incubation period? Doctor, I would like to ask, over seven months ago, I had unprotected oral sex. Five months after this sexual encounter, I underwent an HPV test, which involved scraping DNA from the penis, and the report was negative. If ther...

Treatment and Medication for Cauliflower (Genital Warts) Hello, Doctor: I would like to ask a question. Recently, I discovered something resembling a flesh-like growth near my anus while taking a shower. After a few months, I decided to seek medical attention. During my first vis...

Vaccine side effects issues? Hello, I received the second dose of the HPV vaccine last Saturday night (I only experienced shoulder soreness after the first dose, with no other symptoms). Starting Monday, I began to feel dizzy and have palpitations, and then blisters and rashes ap...

Cauliflower infection Hello doctors, I would like to ask about a new colleague who recently joined our workplace. She shared last week that she had genital warts in June, with the lesions located in her throat. However, she has already undergone surgery to remove them. I would li...

Cauliflower infection Hello, doctors. I would like to ask about a new colleague who recently joined our workplace. She shared last week that she had genital warts in June, with the lesions located in her throat. However, she has already undergone surgery to remove them. I would l...

Cryotherapy has been effective for several years, with varying results? I have viral warts on both my fingers and toes. I've been undergoing cryotherapy for nearly two to three years, but my condition hasn't improved, so I would like to seek opinions from other doctors....

Viral warts are contagious? I am currently being treated for plantar warts and have been undergoing treatment for over a year. I feel like they are almost healed, but the doctor says they are not. I would like to know how long it typically takes to treat plantar warts that are ab...

Is there a chance for cauliflower to grow deeper? Hello, doctor. I have been diagnosed with genital warts at a dermatology clinic. I underwent cryotherapy once, but after returning home and retracting the foreskin, I suspect that it has grown from the inside. However, the doctor ...

Can individuals with pityriasis rosea receive the HPV vaccine? Dear Doctor: I have received the first dose of the HPV vaccine (9-valent), and I am due for the second dose in two months. However, I developed pityriasis rosea during the interval. Can I still receive the second dose...

HPV type 6 positive +++ On July 15, my girlfriend had an abnormal Pap smear, which tested positive for HPV types 6 and 16. I underwent a self-paid HPV test on August 7, which showed HPV 6 positive, but no lesions were found. The doctor advised that I should return only if lesions...

I would like to inquire about issues related to growths on the penis? Hello doctor, I developed a somewhat white, raised, round bump on the right side of the coronal sulcus of my penis around the end of last year. It is somewhat hard, and pressing it causes a slight pain. Since I...

The possibility of recurrent herpes simplex virus outbreaks triggered by HPV and COVID vaccines? Hello Doctor, I received my third dose of the High-End vaccine in February this year, and I received the second dose of the HPV vaccine at the end of March. In early April, I experien...

Viral warts issue Hello Dr. Lee, I have a viral wart on my right hand, and I am very worried about it spreading to other areas, especially since I need to touch my scalp and body while showering. I would like to know how high the risk of transmission is. I am currently undergoing...

Questions about plantar warts? My mother has had warts on the soles of her feet since the year before last. Due to her busy schedule and a lack of motivation to see a doctor during the winter, she has not received proper treatment. Finally, I managed to persuade her to see a derm...

Care during the treatment period for viral warts? Hello, doctor. I am a patient with viral warts, and I have had a growth on my fingers for two years. This year, I started to notice new small bumps, which led me to visit a dermatologist. Today is my second appointment, but in the...

Nine-valent vaccine Hello Dr. Wu, I have been treating genital warts for over a year now, and recently the number of recurring lesions has significantly decreased. Following my attending physician's advice, I have started receiving the nine-valent HPV vaccine. I would like...

Cauliflower (Condylomata Acuminata) Three months ago, I engaged in oral sex, and I had a sore in my mouth at that time. A month later, I underwent a test for genital warts, where they took a DNA sample from my genital area. I would like to know if this test is accurate, as it see...